The photobook 1877 presents a collection of historical photographs capturing the architecture and narrow alleys of Glasgow known as the Old Closes and Streets during the late 19th century. The images document the urban environment with a focus on the intricate details of the city’s early street scenes.

Comprising 55 pages, the photographs date from 1868 and offer a visual record of Glasgow’s built heritage prior to extensive modernization. The visual approach emphasizes the textures, shadows, and spatial relationships within these confined urban spaces, conveying a mood of historical preservation through monochrome imagery.